Cycle-seat or the like.



V. W. PHILLIPS.

CYCLE SEAT OR THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED FEB.25,1911.

1,036,702. Patented Aug. 27, 1912.

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V. W. PHILLIPS.

CYCLE SEAT OR THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED rmma, 1911.

1,086,702. Patented Aug. v2'7, 1912.

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VIRGIL W. PHILLIPS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOB, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO ANGSTEN-KOCH COMPKNY, F G HICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

CYCLE-SEAT OR THE LIKE.

7' Specification of Letters'Patent.

Patented Aug. 27, 1912.

Application filed February 25, 1911. Serial No. 610,953.

To all whom it may concem:

Be it known that I, VIRGIL W. PHILLIPS,

a citizen of-the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of described, that may be easily positioned on the cycle or removed therefrom if desired.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and -combi nation of parts herein shown and described,

and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a motorcycle with my invention applied thereto. Fig.2 is a sectional view of my improved seat, taken substantially on line 2, 2 of Fig. 3, and Fig. 3 is a topelevation of my improved device, the saddle removed. Referring to the drawings, the motorcycle shown in Fig. 1 represents any type of cycle rovided Wlth' the usual frame parts or orks 1 and 2, or the equivalent, which are carried by the axle 4 extending through the v wheel 3. The usual seat or saddle 5 is provided and mounted upon the vehicle frame in any desired way.

"My invention relates to a support for an auxiliary or extra. rear seat or saddle 6, which support may be readily attached or detached, and which may be adjusted for different makes of cycles, or for varying weights or sizes, to be carried upon the seat 6, or its equivalent. {As shown in the drawings, a U-shaped frame having depending legs or arms 9 and 9 connected at their upper ends as at .10, is provided, each leg being provided with a hole 4 so that. the same may be mounted upon the axle 4 and locked in position by the usual nuts. As

most clearly shown in- Fig. 3, the leg 9 is preferably offset as at 11 so as not to. interfere with the driving belt or other mechamsm. Secured to the upper end of each of the legs 9 and 9 are frame pieces 12 and 12 respectively, which are adapted to be secured to the fork parts 1. The members 12 may be secured to the depending legs 9 and 9 by bolts 13, or their equivalent-s, the members 12 and 12 being provided with any desired number of holes 17 so as to permit different adjustment. The other ends of the members 12 and 12 are secured to the fork or the frame in any desired way. As shown, each part is provided with an adjustable clamping member 15,- which may ,be clamped in position by the bolts 16, or

their equivalents, the parts 12 and 12 being ofl'set in a manner similar to the clamping parts 15, so that the two depending legs of the fork 1 may be firmly gripped and the support frame be rigidly'held.

Secured to the parts 12 and 12 by bolts 21, or their equivalents, is a U-shaped support or frame, consisting of the two legs 19 and 19 and the connecting part 20. Se-

.cured t0 the connecting part 20 by a bolt 23, ,or its equivalent, is a spring 22, the same being preferably flat throughout the greater portion of its length, and extended over the top of the part 10. of the U frame previously described. The free end of the spring 22 .is preferably formed as at 22 or-any equivalent manner, to afiord a convenient part for the attachment of the clamp 28, which clamps the seat or saddle 6 in position. The

spring 22 is preferably maintained in posi- 121011 on the part 10, and prevented from transverse movement by the clamping piece 26 and bolts 27, or their equivalents for the purpose.

The s'addle 6 may be of any desired style or forni, or it may be in the form of a package carrier, inasmuch as the end 22 of the spring is made of such a size and shape as to be practically standard so that any of the sea-ts- :or saddles on the market may be applied, thereto. This is an important fea ture, inasmuch as the user 1s not confined to any particular form of saddle. The seat shown is provided with a frame part 29, to" which is secured the clamp) 28 mentloned, the; seat or saddle part '6 eing supported from the frame 29 by a plurality of springs,

: or resilient members 30, or their equivalents.

The position of the saddle upon the spring or support 22 may be as preferred.

Clamped upon the spring 22 or on-frame part 29, as shown on the latter, is a bar 33, the clamp shown comprising the bar 33 and a bar 34 and suitable bolts 35. It should be understood that the form of clamp and connection of the bar 33 to the seat frame depends upon the form of saddle used, and may be modified to suit the saddle to be used, the clamp shown, however, being adapted for practically all of the saddles that are on the market.

Supported from the frame or bar 33, and pivotally secured thereto by bolts 36, or their equivalents, are a pair of depending arms or legs 32 and 32 the bar 32 being preferably offset as at 32 similarto the leg 9 heretofore described. The depending arms or legs 32 are pivotally and slidably connected witht-he legs 9 and 9 by bolts 40 passing through the slots 41 and provided with nuts 42, so as to limit the movement of the lower ends of the arms 32 and 32 Any equivalent arrangement or connection between the two may be employed.

At the lower ends of each of the legs 32 and 32 is provided a foot rest- 36 of any suitable form. As shown, these are made in the form of pedals, which may be secured in position by bolts 37. A number of bolt holes 38 may be provided so that the pedals may be adjusted or positioned at the desired point. If desired, a handlebar 43 (see Fig. 1) may be mounted upon the cross end 20 of the U frame described, the same being secured by means of bolts (not shown) which may extend through the holes 24. (See Fig. 3.)

To apply the deviceto a motpr cycle, the

lower ends of the depending legs 9 and 9 40 are secured to. the axle 4, and the forward ends of the bars 12 and 12 are secured to the fork of the cycle, the bolts 13 being posltloned in the desired holes 17, depending upon the adjustment desired or required, The saddle may thenbe positioned and the depending legs .32, 32 arranged with the pedals secured at the desired points or distances from the saddle.

It will be seen that the rider is not only resiliently supported on the saddle by the spr ngs 30, but also by the spring 22. The legs 32 and 32 with the foot rest-s or pedals not only give firm foot'rests, but also rests that adjust themselves with the saddle frame 29. .In going over rough places the rider may support himself upon the pedals, if deslred, being thereby directly resiliently supported from the spring 22. It should be particularly noted that in case of the cycle )0 strlklng an obstruction so that its speed is suddenly diminished'for an instant, the mo- -mentum of the rider onv the rear seat would tend to throw him forward, but with my form of resilient support for the saddle 55 frame shown, there is no tendency for the seat frame to tilt forward and add to the momentum. By adjusting the upper ends of the legs 9, 9 forward, andpassing the bolts 13 through the forward bolt holes 17, a greater resiliency will be given to the spring 22, making the seat particularly adapted for a child or a woman of light weight, while securing the bolts through the last or rear holes 17, the spring 22 will be stiffened, making it more suitable for a very heavy weight person. The pedals being adjustable they may be positioned at any-desired point, or that is be fitted to the rider. The whole frame being adjustable, may be I applied on practically any type of motorcycle with little work in a few moments time, and be as quickly and easily removed when desired. The device is therefore adapted for all'types of motorcycles, for all types of seats or saddles, and for riders of different weights and sizes.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifica- Y tions may be made in the same without departing from the spirit of my invention, hence I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction or combination of parts herein shown and described, or uses mentioned.

What I-claim as new and desire to scour by Letters Patent is:

.1. In a device of the kind described, a spring member and means for supporting one end thereof, and adjustable means for supporting said spring member intermediate its ends, in'combmation. with a saddle and means for adjustably attaching the saddle to the spring member. Y

2. In a device of the kind described, a suitable frame adapted to be attached in position, a spring member having one endsecured to said frame and supported intermediate its ends by said frame, in combination with a saddle and means for adjustably attaching the saddle proximate the free end of said spring member.

3. An. attachment for motorcycles and the like, comprising a suitable frame including a U-shaped part, having its free ends securedto the axle, and means for securing 5 said part to the cycle frame, a spring member, means for supporting one end of said spring member, said spring restin upon the a connecting bar of said U-shape part, in combination with a saddle, and means for attaching the same proximate the free end of said spring member.

4. An attachment for motorcycles and the like, comprising a suitable frame, said frame including a U-shaped part having its free ends secured to the rear axle of the motorcycle, a bar for each arm of said U-shaped part, and means for securing said bars to said arms and to the cycle frame, a spring member, and means carried by said barsfor supporting oneend of said spring, in combinationwith a saddle the opposite end of arranged proximate said spring.

I 5. An attachment for motorcycles and the like, comprising a suitable frame, said frame including a U-shaped} part havin its free ends secured'tothe rearaxle of tl ae motorcycle, a barfor each arm of para-and means for securing said bars to in combination, a frame comprisinga U- spring and said han said arms and to the cycle frame, a spring 2 member, a handle-bar,

and V meanscarned by saidbars' for sup orting one end of said ale bar, in combination with a saddle arranged proximate the oppo- 'site and of said spring; v, N r

1 6, Ina deviceofthekind described and shaped part having the depending arms of the" U secured -'to the axle,

a side bar for each arm adjustably secured thereto, means for securing the opposite ends of said bars to the cycle frame, a sprin said spring secured to sai a support for side bars, said spring extending rearwardly and sup orted by the connecting parts of said U-s aped part and a; saddle," and means for securing saidsaddle to said spr ng proximate the 1 ,shaped part having the the U secured to the axle,

armvadjustably secured thereto,

- arear end therof.

.7. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a frame com risinga U- depen ing arms of a sidebar for each means for adjustablysecurin the opposite ends of'said 3 by the connecting part and a saddle, said-saddle to --bars to the cycle bar,

Q; j handle bar secured rame, a spring, a handle a U-shap'ed'support for said spring and I 'to said side bars, said spring extending rearwardly and supported parts of said U-shaped and'means for securing said spring proximate the -..rear end thereof. h

" In a device of the kind describedand nectedto. the cycle at t e in combination, asuitable frame com using 4 its free en scona il-sh'aped part, havin rear axle thereof and extending upwardly over the top of the wheel, ,aij air of bars connecting then perend. ofsaid. arms and 502 Mg -said bar's,-.aspr1ng member having i'ts for I therear fork o the cycle,na-connect ing part arranged between said U-shaped 1 of said bars.

in combination, a

the U secured to the axle,

7 securing the opposite the cycle frame, a spr ng, a support for said 1 depending ward end secured to said connecting part with itsrear end extending over the top of the connecting part of said U-shaped part,-

means for maintaining v said spring in posltion thereon, a carrier and means for securln said carrier to said spring at the rear of said U-shaped frame.

9. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a suitable frame com rising a u-shaped part, havin its free en s connected to the cycle at the rear axle thereof and extending upwardlypver the top of the wheel, a pair of'bars connecting the upper end of said arms and the rear fork'o the cycle, a connecting part arranged between said bars, a handle bar. mounted thereon, a spring'member havin its forward end secured to said connecting part with its rear and extending over the top of the connecting part of said U'-shaped"part, meansfor maintaining said spring in position thereon, a carrier, means or; securing said carrier to said spring atv the rear of said u shaped 1 fr me, a bar depending [from the seat on each side'thereof, eachbar-provided with a foot rest proximate the lower end thereof and means for limiting the lateral movement of the described and 10. In a device:

frame comprising a U- shaped part, having the arm adjustabl'y secured thereto, means for endsof said bars to spring secured to said side bars, said spring extending rearwardly and supported by the depending arms of a side bar for each' 

